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March 9, 2026

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Hydro-Québec
Drought, Climate Drive Uncertainty on New England Imports from Québec
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
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New Pipelines Unlikely for New England, Experts Say

Despite interest from the Trump administration, new gas pipelines into New England remain unlikely due to a lack of counterparties willing to pay for the new lines, energy industry experts said.

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Limited Demand for Large-scale Data Centers in New England

New England is unlikely to see the development of large-scale data centers in the next 10 years but likely will see smaller-scale developments, industry experts said at the New England Energy Conference and Exposition.

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New England Regulators Weigh Short-term Costs and Long-term Savings

New England utility regulators warned that knee-jerk reactions to backlash over high winter costs could create long-term consequences for customers.

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Regulators Focus on Energy Affordability at NECPUC Symposium

Government officials and industry executives discussed how to mitigate rising energy costs in New England at the NECPUC Symposium.

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Mass. Gov. Healey Introduces Energy Affordability Bill
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has filed a major energy bill that her administration says would save ratepayers $10 billion over the next decade.
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State Officials in the Northeast Discuss Interregional Transmission Plan
Officials from members of the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission expounded the group’s strategic action plan.
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Focusing on Energy Affordability in 2025
In the wake of skyrocketing energy costs over the past winter and the loss of federal support for state clean energy initiatives, Massachusetts policymakers are facing hard questions about balancing decarbonization with energy affordability.
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Plan Lays out Steps for State-led Interregional Transmission in Northeast
The Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission released a strategic action plan for creating an interstate planning process for transmission projects that span the seams of their grid operators.
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New England Officials Discuss Tx Oversight and Rising Energy Costs
State energy officials emphasized the need for increased oversight for transmission investments at Raab Associates’ New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable.

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